Lewis statement on appointment of Special Counsel WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Robert Mueller as Special Counsel for the Russia Investigation: “I want the truth to come out, and to go where the facts lead. If the Department of Justice thought a special counsel was appropriate, then I support that decision--as I have supported the bipartisan investigations in the House and Senate, as well as the work of the FBI. Jus...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after joining the entire Minnesota delegation in requesting Secretary Price and Secretary Mnuchin grant expedited consideration of a State Innovation waiver for the Minnesota Premium Security Program: “Families in Minnesota are continuing to suffer under Obamacare, and as the system collapses the governor has had to bail out MNSure to the tune of $310 million. “Our families shouldn't have to bear the consequences o...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after his amendment supporting dual enrollment opportunities was included in the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which was passed unanimously by the Education & Workforce Committee: “I’m proud to join Chairwoman Foxx and Rep. Thompson to advocate for an education system that works for our young people. Encouraging dual and concurrent enrollment, especially with technical colle...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after awarding officers and leaders of TRIAD Goodhue County with Congressional Commendations: “TRIAD’S work in our community has been outstanding, and it was a privilege to recognize Rosie, Ray, Officer Fluhrer and Deputy Wolner with these Congressional Commendations today for their leadership. I want to thank our Cannon Falls and Goodhue County law enforcement officers and all those involved in TRIAD for their wor...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after voting for the American Health Care Act (AHCA), H.R. 1628, as it passed the House: “Last year, I promised the people of the 2nd District that I would promote real health care reform that works for their families. I’m keeping that promise. “Obamacare is continuing to collapse. The American Health Care Act’s much-needed relief includes lower premiums, universal access, and greater patient choice. We also contin...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 244: “I came to Washington with one overriding goal: make sure that I leave our country a better place for our kids. The $20 trillion national debt poses a huge danger to their ability to succeed. The nation’s fiscal health should concern us all- and that’s why I opposed the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act today. “It’s important that we k...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after supporting the Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 1180, as it passed the House: “Moms and dads around the 2nd District work hard each day to provide for their families and give their kids the opportunities they deserve. This bill lets private sector employees take advantage of paid comp time instead of overtime take their kids to the doctor, watch their child at Little League, or help out their relatives....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after managing the Floor [click the picture to watch] before the House passed S. 496 overwhelmingly. S. 496 is the Senate companion bill to the Lewis-Lipinski bill to undo an overreaching Department of Transportation (DOT) rule and restore local transportation planning authority: “I’m proud that Republicans and Democrats have come together to reinstate common-sense planning authority for our communities. Unaccounta...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement on US action in Syria: “Because the horrors in Syria--whether the recent chemical attack carried out by the Assad regime, or those committed by ISIS-aligned rebel forces--continue to shock the conscience, it's easy to understand why President Trump took the action he did. “Nevertheless, Syria is very complicated and the situation on the ground remains stubbornly intractable. We should continue our efforts towards r...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after calling on the President to drop the embargo on Cuba: “The embargo on Cuba has clearly failed as a tool of foreign policy, and it’s time to give trade a chance and help our farmers at the same time. Our agricultural industry is so important, both to our food supply and to rural communities across Minnesota’s 2nd District. We shouldn’t be denying our farmers the chance to trade with an island just 90 miles off...
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